Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th July 2025: Priest for hire
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 26 July 2025 (Saturday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th July 2025 Today’s Devotional
Topic: Priest for hire
Opening Prayer
Dear Lord, may the entrance of your word bring light and life to all I will do today.
Bible Text
Judges 18:1-13
Meditation Question
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 26th July 2025 Outline
Judges 18:1 is alarming as illustrated throughout the book of Judges (also Judges 17:6; Judges 19:1; Judges 21:25). Priests and Levites who should teach/model God’s word instead indulged in idolatry. Was this ignorance, rebellion, or backsliding? Since Judges 1:34, Dan’s tribe hadn’t settled yet. Were they living among other tribes, wandering aimlessly, or facing resistance? Samson was from the tribe of Dan, but his people were still seeking a place to settle (Judges 18:1). Having one prominent person in a group doesn’t make everyone buoyant.
Dan sent five warriors to spy out the land. Warriors would know how to mingle, while focused on surveillance and reconnaissance (scouting), able and ready to defend themselves even amidst trouble. They would also know what to look out for toward the forthcoming battle, for caution and for advantage. God warns us repeatedly to be alert and ready, watchful, and prayerful if we must prevail as the devil rages non-stop in many ways.
This idolatrous priest predicted success for the trip in the Lord’s name. Relieved, they proceeded and succeeded. This often confuses people, when ungodly people predict good outcomes. They think it’s authentic whereas God may be simply graciously merciful.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, help our pastors and church leaders to detest idolatry and detest becoming ministers hired for selfish interests of those who can pay.
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Isaiah 4-6.
One Year Bible Reading Plan – Hard Copy version:
Isaiah 40-43
